Lime Cumin Dressing

Lime Cumin Dressing

A tangy, smoky dressing whisked together in minutes for salads and tacos alike.

Total 11 min Makes 16 oz Calories 160/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This bright dressing balances fresh lime juice with earthy toasted cumin and a touch of honey for sweetness. It comes together quickly with a whisk or jar shake, making it a versatile addition to taco salads, grain bowls, or grilled vegetables. The flavor sharpens as it sits, so it's well suited for making a day ahead.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Method

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the ground cumin, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  2. In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, lime zest, toasted cumin, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Whisk continuously while slowly streaming in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in the chopped cilantro.

  5. Taste and adjust salt, honey, or lime juice as needed. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.

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Lime Cumin Dressing

This bright dressing balances fresh lime juice with earthy toasted cumin and a touch of honey for sweetness. It comes together quickly with a whisk or jar shake, making it a versatile addition to taco salads, grain bowls, or grilled vegetables. The flavor sharpens as it sits, so it's well suited for making a day ahead.

11 min 16 oz 160 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Method

  1. 1

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the ground cumin, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, lime zest, toasted cumin, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Whisk continuously while slowly streaming in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped cilantro.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust salt, honey, or lime juice as needed. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.